Lead UKG Analyst

World Wide Technology; Maryland Heights (MO); On-site; USD 116,000 - 174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k Plan

Paid time off

Employee discount

Job summary

World Wide Technology is seeking a Lead Analyst to oversee the build-out and integration of custom WWT applications and third-party systems. You will shape the future of our solutions by aligning business priorities with technical delivery and collaborating with leadership, architecture, product, and delivery teams.

You will mentor teams, drive process improvements, and manage risks while maintaining focus on scalable, secure IT solutions across the enterprise.

Qualifications

• 12 years of progressive experience in a related field.
• Extensive knowledge of UKG Pro WFM and related modules.
• Experience with Boomi/API integrations and JSON payloads.
• Familiarity with Oracle SQL and PL/SQL is a plus.
• Strong leadership and ability to guide multiple teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of solutions aligning with strategic goals.
• Collaborate with leadership to shape roadmaps and governance.
• Mentor teams and promote collaboration, coaching, and innovation.
• Drive innovation and resolve complex IT issues across systems.
• Identify process improvements and automation opportunities.
• Assess risks and ensure scalable, secure implementations.

Skills

UKG Pro WFM

Timekeeping

Accruals

Leave Management

Scheduling

Attestation

Postman

SQL/JSON payloads

Boomi/API

Oracle SQL

Vue3 / NodeJS

Tools

Boomi/API

Postman

Oracle SQL

Vue3

NodeJS APIs

Oracle HCM Cloud

Job description

PLEASE NOTE: This position requires permanent U.S. work authorization. Candidates requiring current or future visa sponsorship, including those on OPT, CPT or H1/H4, are not eligible for this role. This role is not open for staffing partners or corp-to-corp candidates.

Why WWT?

World Wide Technology (WWT) strives to make a new world happen. WWT's work benefits clients and partners as much as it does its people and community across the globe.

Founded in 1990, WWT brings together strategy, deep technical expertise and world-class partnerships to help public and private sector organizations design, build and scale intelligent AI, digital, cybersecurity, cloud and infrastructure solutions. Through its Advanced Technology Center (ATC)—a collaborative ecosystem featuring state-of-the-art hardware and software—WWT enables clients and partners to conceptualize, test and validate innovative technology and then deploy solutions at scale using its global integration and distribution capabilities.

With more than 14,000 team members and over 60 locations globally, WWT's culture—grounded in core values and leadership philosophies—has been recognized by Fortune and Great Place to Work for its commitment to innovation, trust and creating a great place to work for all. WWT provides products and services to large enterprise, global service provider and public sector clients in up to 130 countries across six continents. Softchoice, a World Wide Technology company, supports commercial and SMB markets in the U.S. and Canada.

What will you be doing?

The Lead Analyst uses a broad range of functional and technical skills to oversee the build-out and integration of custom WWT applications and third party vendor systems and products. This position plays a crucial role in shaping the future of our functional/technical solutions by being a thought leader and driving innovation within our organization. This employee will have a strong understanding of business process, systems, and architecture within their domain and industry. There will be a lot of collaboration with leadership, architecture, product ownership, and various delivery IT and Business Teams so a strong understanding of the overall business priorities of their organization and keeping up to date with industry trends and technology is essential.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead WWT Core Values and Shape best practices.
• Functional Design and Development: In collaboration with other leaders, help lead and develop a clear vision and roadmap ensuring that it supports the long term strategic goals set by the Business/Architecture/IT Sr Leadership.
• Functional/Technical Leadership: In collaboration with other leaders, help shape the design and implementation of solutions that address complex business problems ensuring alignment with overall strategic goals of the business and IT organization.
• Mentorship and Collaboration: Lead by example, promoting a culture of collaboration, coaching, continuous improvement, and innovation within the organization and with external partners and technology vendors to foster functional/technical growth at scale.
• Innovation and Problem Solving: Lead the resolution of complex and high-impact IT issues that span multiple systems or departments. Anticipate potential issues and challenges before they arise.
• Process Improvement: Identify areas where current processes can be optimized or automated through innovative solutions.
• Risk Management: Evaluate and manage risks associated with implementing new technologies, features, or processes and ensure that innovative solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with organizational policies.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A minimum of 12 years' progressive experience in a related field
• Technical/Vertical/Value Stream skills needed: UKG Pro Work Force Management (WFM), Timekeeping, Accruals, Timeoff, Scheduling, Leave Management, Attestation, Device/Clock configuration, Activities, DataViews, Integrations (Boomi/API), UKG Pro WFM APIs and JSON payloads, Postman, Global implementation experience; Nice to have knowledge of Oracle SQL, Pl/Sql, Vue3, NodeJS APIs, Oracle HCM Cloud, Microsoft Excel with Power Queries, ServiceNow, Agentic AI
• Functional/Technical Leadership: Ability to lead and guide multiple teams, make decisions and provide functional/systematic direction. Ability to inspire and motivate teams fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.
• Adaptability: Capability to adapt to changing requirements, technology trends, and business needs.
• Decision-Making: Strong decision-making abilities to evaluate trade-offs and make informed choices that balance technical and business considerations across the enterprise.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to think strategically about technology and its alignment with business goals, driving long-term functional/process/technical vision and planning across multiple teams/organizations/platforms.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences. Capable of presenting ideas clearly and effectively and connecting with the audience to ensure there is alignment moving forward. Good follow up skills required.
• Self-Motivation: Highly responsible self-starter/team-oriented individual with very strong work ethic. This person is expected to proactively set direction towards solutions/moving forward.
• This tier includes specific domain areas, including but not limited to: Salesforce, Oracle.

Preferred Location:

MO,

Certain states and localities require employers to post a reasonable estimate of salary range. A reasonable estimate of the current base pay range for this position is $116,000 to $174,000 annually. Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors, including shift, location, experience, skill set, performance, licensure and certification, and business needs. The range for this position in other geographic locations may differ. Certain positions may also be eligible for variable incentive compensation, such as bonuses or commissions, that is not included in the base pay.

We offer the following benefits to all full-time employees:

• Health and Wellbeing: Health (Medical & Prescription), Dental, and Vision Care, Onsite Health Centers (MO & IL), Employee Assistance Program, Wellness program
• Financial Benefits: Competitive Pay, Profit Sharing, 401k Plan with Company Matching, Life and Disability Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off: PTO & Holidays, Parental Leave, Medical Leave, Military Leave, Bereavement, Day of Caring
• Additional Perks: Family Planning Benefits, Nursing Mothers Benefits, Voluntary Legal, Voluntary Supplemental Accident/Illness/Hospital, Voluntary ID Theft, Pet Insurance, Employee Discount Program

Note: This is not an all-encompassing list and should not be used as a complete description of the plan’s benefits. For more information, see our US Benefits Website

We strive to create an environment where all employees are empowered to succeed based on their skills, performance, and dedication. Our goal is to cultivate a culture of belonging that encourages innovation, collaboration, and respect for all team members, ensuring that WWT remains a great place to work for All!

If you require accessibility accommodation(s) or adjustment during any stage of the hiring process, please let your WWT Recruiter know. The recruiter will work with you to understand your needs and help ensure an accessible experience throughout the interview process.

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